The Insurance and Social Security Supervisory Authority (ACAPS) has announced that 13 insurers out of a total of 25 in the Moroccan market will be subject to the risk-based solvency (RBS) scheme, which is set to come into effect in 2027, after 10 years of preparations. The scheme will start based on the accounts of the insurers for the 2026 financial year.
Taiwanese Prime Minister Cho Jung-tai has refused to countersign an amendment requiring the central government to cover National Health Insurance (NHI) premiums for a specific category of senior citizens.
Seven government agencies have jointly issued a document, titled "Guiding Opinions on Accelerating the High-Quality Development of Shipping Insurance".
Regulatory developments in insurance markets across East Africa are aimed at enhancing the industry's resilience, strengthening market discipline, and improving consumer protection, leading to increased confidence in the industry, according to the global professional services firm Deloitte.
The Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE) has outlined its regulatory priorities for 2027, which centre on developing the financial sector and enhancing the industry's efficiency in line with growth and ongoing transformation.
The National Healthcare Security Administration (NHSA) has released an explanatory guide to the "Statement for Individuals on Settlement of Expenses by Long-Term Care Insurance Funds", clarifying how nursing service expenses should be recorded and how costs should be shared between the long-term care (LTC) insurance fund and individuals.
The East African insurance sector continues to demonstrate strong growth potential, supported by accelerating digital transformation, expanding financial inclusion, and favourable demographic trends, according to the global professional services firm Deloitte.
The Insurance Regulatory Unit (IRU) has issued a circular requiring insurance companies to apply International Financial Reporting Standard (IFRS 18), [Presentation and Disclosure in Financial Statements], to annual and interim financial reports, with effect from 1 January 2027.
The Financial Services Commission (FSC) has introduced plans to facilitate a prompt resolution process for insolvent (or distressed) financial companies, including insurers.
The General Secretariat of the Presidency of Syria has issued a decree allowing insurance companies to offer insurance products denominated in foreign currency for sectors and projects that, by their economic and financial nature, necessitate such coverage-most notably, energy, oil and gas, infrastructure, engineering, and other major investment ventures.